The primary reason Putin supported the American assault on Afghanistan was ________

A. to bring the Cold War to an end
B. to limit the spread of Islamic extremism to countries that bordered Russia
C. to reestablish political dominance in Afghanistan
D. because it was an obvious quagmire that would drain American resources


Answer: B

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